Programme on road safety held for Srinagar students

A symposium and short play on road safety awareness was organized on Tuesday for students in Srinagar, featuring experts from the Traffic Police, Transport Department and other organisations.

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The symposium not only highlighted pressing issues like rash driving and underage driving but also creatively engaged the audience through a short play that wrapped up the proceedings on a thought-provoking note.

The event was structured to include informative presentations, interactive discussions and a captivating performance that would leave a lasting impact on the audience.

To focus on the issue of minor driving, citing real-life incidents and legal consequences, the irresponsible behaviour often displayed by underage drivers was underscored. All departments encouraged students to advocate for stricter enforcement of age regulations highlighting the responsibility that comes with holding a driver’s license.

A short play was performed by a group of artistes which sent a strong message on traffic awareness. The play vividly illustrated the consequences of reckless driving. The symposium and short play proved to be an effective combination of education and engagement, fostering a deeper understanding of road safety issues among students. The collaboration between experts and students highlighted the shared responsibility of creating safer roads for everyone.